Atletico Madrid vs. Bayer Leverkusen 10/26/22 UEFA Champions League Soccer Pick, Predictions, Odds

Atlético Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen face off on Wednesday in a UEFA Champions League Group B showdown at Metropolitano Stadium. 

When these two teams faced off on September 13 it was Leverkusen that secured the 2-0 victory. The two goals were scored after the 84th minute and that led to the victory. Atlético Madrid had 55 percent of the possession, but only three shots on target. Leverkusen had 45 percent of the possession and five shots on target. 

Leverkusen currently sits in 4th place in the group, having picked up three points. On October 22nd they faced off against VFL and the game ended in a 2-2 draw. Moussa Derby scored in the 17th minute and Jeremie Forsberg added another goal in the 76th minute on the way to the victory. Leverkusen is really banged up heading into this game, and it’s going to be some usual reserves that step up here. Karim Bellarabi and Sardar Azmoun are both banged up heading into this game. Patrik Schick is also dealing with an injury, but he could be back in this game, and that would be a big boost for the team. 

On the other side of this matchup is Atlético Madrid, who sits in 3rd place in the group having picked up four points. On October 12th they faced off against Club Brugge and the game ended in a 0-0 draw. Atlético Madrid, they had 66 percent of the possession and nine shots on target. On October 23rd, Atlético Madrid was able to beat Real Betis 2-1. Antonie Griezmann scored in the 54th and 71st minutes. Thomas Lemar, Koke, and Marcos Llorente are dealing with injuries, and they won’t be able to go in this game. 

Leverkusen is so banged up heading into this game, and I don’t trust them to find success here. Look for their defense to struggle here, and Atlético Madrid is going to take advantage with their offense. This is going to be an easy win for Atlético Madrid. Back Atlético Madrid on the money line to cash.